CH 2: Who's that?

Harry sat up straight in his bed with little droplets of sweat on his forehead. He had just woken up from another nightmare about Sirius. In this one, Harry, could see kreatcher laughing hysterically at the sight of Sirius tortured. Harry was trying to move his legs, but they wouldn't budge. Bellatrix had just hit Sirius with a green light when Harry woke up.

He looked around his room. This was probably the most messy his room had ever gotten. Harry's eyes strolled over to the window. The sun was up. Just then, Hedwig and four other birds came bolting into Harry's room. He recognized one of the four, but the others were strange to him. Three of the five owls were carrying packages, the other two didn't. Harry decided to open one of those first.

Harry, this is your last chance.

If you don't respond to this letter,

I'll never go out with you again!

Cho Chang

Harry just wadded it up into a ball and through it on his floor. He had been getting these kinds of letters from Cho, saying that she wanted to be with him again, but Harry saw right through that. He decided that she wasn't worth it. Harry moved on to Pig. He took the letter and the package. Harry decided to open the package first.

It was a little box with a carving of a snitch on it. Harry opened it, and as soon as he did, something small and gold flew out of the box, and zoomed around the room. He sat there in awe. It was a snitch! Harry snatched the snitch out of the air, put it back in the box and ripped open the letter.

Hey Mate,

Dad won this at one of his party things for work. Pretty cool hu? I thought you might want it to have it, to practice with. I figure since that ugly toad's gone; you'll go back to playing. I don't think Gin can take another year with the Slytherins pestering her right before every game. Anyway, Fred and Gorge's business is going great! Mum has stopped bothering them with the experimenting. I think it's because their doing so well and that they are giving some of it to the family. Well, happy birthday Harry!

Ron

This was the best present he had ever gotten from Ron. Actually, Harry hadn't realized that it was his birthday until he read the letter. He looked at the three remaining owls. On one of the letters, he recognized Hermione's hand writing. He opened the package. What he unwrapped was a sandcastle with water moving at the bottom.

Harry,

I was at the beach with my parents last week and I thought I would get this for you. Yesterday we went to Diogon Ally and I got someone to bewitch the water for me. I'm sure you will enjoy it. Hope to see you soon!

Hermione

Harry loved the sandcastle. He went over to Hedwig and took the package and letter. Once again, Harry opened the package first. It was an emerald green powder in a bag. Harry was now very curious, so he tore open the letter.

Harry,

If you're wondering wat the green pouder is, it's fare dust. You take a pinch of it, make a wish, and sprenkl the dust on your hed. It's supposed to make your wish come true. Happee berthday,

Hagrid

I'll save this fairy dust for when I need it Harry said to himself as he put the bag on his bed along with all the other things he had just received. There was still one owl left, and it looked annoyed that Harry had saved it for last. He took the owl's burden away from it and opened the letter. It was from Dumbledoore!

Dear Mr. Potter,

Firstly, happy birthday. Secondly, I have a little favor to ask of you. Today there should be a family moving in across the street from you. The family consists of a mom, a dad, and a 16 year old girl. The father in the family has a new job at the Ministry of Magic. The mother in the family is a stay at home mom. What I want you to do is to show the 16 year old girl, Tracy, around. I want you to be the first person that she meets. I know you'll make a good first impression. Thank you Harry, I very much appreciate it.

Albus Dumbledoore

Harry glanced at his clock. It was already 12:03. He through on some decent clothes on and went downstairs. Before Harry went to the kitchen, he paused at the front window. Sure enough, there were moving trucks and a car. Harry guessed that that meant the family was already there. He moved on to the kitchen and grabbed a piece of toast, then headed across the street to meet Tracy.